This recorder is affordable and works well. Record quality for 2hr is good and 4hr mode is acceptable. I wouldn't go any longer than 4hr mode. For the price. this model has been great. I had a more expensive panasonic before that had a little better picture quality and functions, but it had so many problems and defects, I was glad when it finally died.

How did the image on site compare with the actual product? Image is correct

Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? I have not found any defects

I've had the recorder for over a month now and wanted to use it for a bit before reviewing. Like others I found the manual pretty much useless. Had I not had the experience of using/setting up a prior DVD recorder I would have been pretty lost. I"m not a tech genius but I'm also not a total idiot either!! The player itself works well. I like the quality it gives on transfreing older tapes onto DVD. Have actually been very impressed with that feature. Its response is somewhat slow to the remote but overall I would get another one if need be. I do HATE the remote howver. The buttons are very small and the print even smaller. This unit has many more functions on it then I need so there is alot that I don't even use (and havne't been able to figure out from the manual!!) but that is probably my biggest complaint. They really need to make the manual much more user friendly and the print on the remote a brigher color so that you can read what the buttons are!

How did the image on site compare with the actual product? same as listed

Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? yes

Please tell us about the quality of the product. about average for players/recorders overall

This was the first time we purchased with Overstock.com. We were very pleased with the DVD player/recorder. Even more impressive,was the price. Can't say enough about the great customer service and all the updates on tracking and delivery. Would highly recommend using Overstock.com. Thank you

Product Q&A

I want to copy movies from my dvr to dvd disc, to take along when I go to visit my daughter who likes the same show I do. I do not understand the HD part. If my television records in HD to the dvr, will the machine copy the show to rewatch in HD?quiltladyco on Oct 8, 2014Please enter a valid question.

Hello quiltladyco, unfortunately this item is out of stock. We currently do not have inventory to check, and cannot guarantee the item will be restocked. Thank you for shopping with us.overstockcustomercare1 on Oct 13, 2014

If using with my new HD TV will I be able to record on one channel and watch another if I use our over the air antenna?sandjmelle on Jun 1, 2014Please enter a valid question.

Hello sandjmelle, if you are able to pick up a channel with your over the air antenna threw the recorder then you should be able to record or watch other channel. Thanks for shopping with us. overstockcustomercare1 on Jun 12, 2014

Hi, exactly what kind of cable would I need to connect this to my tv?
Thanks.tonilmb59 on Apr 13, 2014Please enter a valid question.

Hi tonilmb59, it works best with a HDMI cable, 6-foot High Speed M/ M Black HDMI Cable Item #: 13606902. Please feel free to contact us again with any further questions. Thank you for shopping with us!overstockcustomercare1 on Apr 15, 2014

Can it view video files from an external hard drive through the usb port?agk07d on Dec 2, 2013Please enter a valid question.

Unfortunately, at this time, the information is not available. As the information becomes available, the site will be updated. Have a great day. overstockcustomercare1 on Dec 4, 2013

can I use this to record VHS tapes onto DVD? if so, will the DVD pause when it's reached the end of a tape, and will the VHS pause when it's reached the end of a DVD? thanks!petergray on Aug 17, 2013Please enter a valid question.

Hello petergray, Yes you can use the Toshiba DR430 DVD Player/Recorder to record VHS tapes onto DVD. No, the DVD will not pause when it's reached the end of a tape you would need to set the timer and no the VHS will not pause when it's reached the end of a DVD. Please feel free to contact us again with any further questions. Thank you for shopping with us!overstockcustomercare1 on Aug 20, 2013

Is this unit multi formatted, i;e compatible to play back recorded discs from other players?centaurla on Jun 20, 2013Please enter a valid question.

Hi centaurla, we were able to verify this information with our support team. This item is capable of supporting Playable Disk Types* DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, DVD-RW
Video Upconversion* 1080i, 1080p, 720p. As long as the DVDs are under this format you should be able to play them. Thank you for shopping with us.
overstockcustomercare1 on Jun 24, 2013

Can this unit also record and play DVD+R(RW) discs?luv2trek06 on Jan 13, 2013Please enter a valid question.

You will only be able to view ''Over the air'' TV. You can visit the following site to see the available stations. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_States_over-the-air_television_networksoverstockcustomercare1 on Oct 25, 2012

Is there any kind of converter you can get to allow this product to record on one channel and view another?smilingrose1971 on Oct 11, 2012Please enter a valid question.

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